Stephen Decatur’s feat has been called the “most bold and daring act of the age.” But why would a United States naval officer set an American ship on fire?
Another piece of history I didn’t know. It almost went wrong, but due to Lt. Stephen Decatur keeping calm under the pressure the Americans accomplished their mission. I love the way you present our historical events, Tara. They are always filled with interesting details.
The simple answer is that it was better to it destroyed than to have it repaired and have it used against the USA by our enemies.
This was pretty much the common practice of military for years until our unceremonious exit from Afghanistan, by our idiot of a President.
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My sentiments exactly Edward 💯 👌 👏
Another piece of history I didn’t know. It almost went wrong, but due to Lt. Stephen Decatur keeping calm under the pressure the Americans accomplished their mission. I love the way you present our historical events, Tara. They are always filled with interesting details.
Wow. I don't believe that I have heard this account before. Amazing tactics and bravery. Well done Captain Decatur! Thank you Tara.
For his valor, Stephen Decatur has been memorialized on the 1880 20 bill.
GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!
Decatur’s story just brings that out in me! 😁😁😁⚓️⚓️⚓️
LOL
Great story of our Nations First Barbary War, and the brave men who showed we are a nation to be feared!!
Decatur led US Marines.
...from the halls of Tripoli.....
Thanks for another great TDIH Tara. 👍 😊
I'm going to guess that Decatur quickly determined that getting the ship off the reef was not going to happen and THEN decided to destroy it.
Wow!
Fortune favors the bold!
Wonderful piece this morning ☕ Tara, I enjoy your use of History in your works. Thank You 👻🎃 Have a Happy Halloween 🦇 and will reStack ASAP 💯👍🇺🇸🌊🌊🌊
WOW! What a great story of an American fighting team. Thanks Tara!
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Thank you, Tara.